brake
Sign in to saveright|thumb|Disc brake on a [[motorcycle]] A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction.
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A brake is a mechanical device that slows down or stops something that's moving—like a vehicle or wheel—by using friction to absorb the energy of that motion. Brakes matter because they're essential for safely controlling moving objects and bringing them to a halt when needed.
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17 sectionsContents
- Background
- Types
- Frictional
- Pumping
- Electromagnetic
- Characteristics
- Foundation components
- Brake boost
- Noise
- Fires
- Inefficiency
- History
- Early brake system
- Electronic brake system
- See also
- References
- External links
right|thumb|Disc brake on a [[motorcycle]] A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction.
==Background==